We are thrilled to introduce the newest members of Durham’s Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health (ICO4MCH) initiative, Jasmine and Breann, who bring with them a wealth of knowledge and a shared passion for community health and equity.
Breastfeed Durham is thrilled to celebrate our continuing collaboration with the Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH). Our 2024-26 partnership marks a significant step forward in our mission to support human milk feeding families and promote health equity throughout Durham County. Funded by the North Carolina Division of Public Health, this initiative focuses on improving birth outcomes, reducing infant mortality, and improving the health status of children ages birth to five.
As part of this collaboration, DCoDPH and Breastfeed Durham will specifically focus on enhancing healthcare practices and community engagement to support breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding. This effort includes parent education, policy change, and community-based education and outreach to promote breastfeeding as a normal and beneficial process for both parents and infants. By prioritizing healthcare improvements and ensuring robust community support systems, we aim to create a breastfeeding-friendly environment that benefits all families in Durham County.
Jasmine Johnson, MPH, Local Program Manager
Jasmine is from a small rural town called Norwood, located about 35 miles outside of Charlotte, NC. She is the new Public Health Education Specialist for the ICO4MCH Initiative. She is a recent MPH graduate of the Gillings School of Public Health at UNC Chapel Hill. She also earned a Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Studies (GCQS) at UNC. Her interests are health equity, reproductive and social justice, community health, and storytelling. She has published two features with the American Scientist magazine focusing on racism in health care and personalizing approaches in pregnancy care. She is looking forward to serving Durham County residents!
Breann Wyman, CHES, Community Health Worker
Breann is dedicated to advocating for the health and well-being of all families in Durham County. Originally from Whiteville, NC, Breann earned a B.S. in Public Health Education at North Carolina Central University in May 2023. She currently serves as a Community Health Worker with the ICO4MCH Initiative. Breann’s work focuses on addressing & improving preconception-interconception health in women and men of reproductive age to improve birth outcomes and promote the benefits and importance of breastfeeding in reducing infant mortality. She is excited about engaging with the community!
Please join us in welcoming Jasmine and Breann as they embark on this journey to enhance maternal and child health outcomes in Durham County! We look forward to the impactful work we will achieve together in this new chapter of our Durham project.